Allergy Awareness Week Catherine Barker

Allergy Awareness Week Catherine Barker

The longer days, warmer weather and blossoming trees might be welcomed by some of us, but for the 10 million or so people in the UK who are allergic to pollen, the arrival of Spring brings the misery of Hayfever, triggered by tree pollens in March, grass pollens...
Colic: What Do We Know About It?

Colic: What Do We Know About It?

Rather than a diagnosis, colic is a symptom, or a collection of symptoms. It is characterised by inconsolable crying in young babies. Episodes may last hours at a time, which can be very distressing for the caregivers too.   Basics of Colic Colic is defined by...
Tongue-tie in Babies – Symptoms and Treatment

Tongue-tie in Babies – Symptoms and Treatment

Tongue-tie affects around 10% of babies. It often affects breastfeeding. Here, we look at what it is and what can be done about it. What is tongue-tie? Tongue-tie (‘ankyloglossia’) in babies is a condition where the strip of tissue (‘frenulum’) that connects the...